6pm Wednesday24 October 2018

Opening Prayer Rev. Philip BradfordHymn To God be the GloryWelcome Rev. tom HallsAnnouncementsConfession and ForgivenessSinging Peter and Kerrie

KeeneReading: James 2:14-26 (pg 1217)

Greg Ellem

Sermon: Rev. Canon Christopher Allan

Reflection & Psalm: Bethany Downes

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Faith or works

Page 9Prayer for HealingOffertory Hymn Be thou my visionBlessing

Welcome to the Healing Service.We’re so glad that you’re here.Tonight’s Service is especially for you. We meet every Wednesday night as a testimony to the fact that ‘nothing is impossible for God’. In a world where it’s easy to feel helpless and that things are out of control, the Bible reminds us that despite appearances, God is in control. And we know that God loves and cares for you personally. He calls us to pray to him for physical and spiritual healing.This is why we have good news for you tonight. The Bible does not allow us to accept the excuse that God cannot work in your situation – whatever it is. God promises to forgive your sins when you turn to him; hear our prayers for healing; and answer them in the best and wisest way. This Service is for all who are hurting, anxious, stressed, worried – about themselves, their friends or their family – who are grieving, addicted, lonely, sick, troubled or just curious about what God can do. You are among caring, friendly Christians who welcome you, will listen to your worries—and pray for you, handing those deep concerns over to the God who loves you enough to die for you.

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Quotes for tonight:Three frogs are sitting on a log. One decides to jump off. How many are left?

- AATo be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

- Martin LutherAs the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

- James 2:26

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Sermon notes for tonightJames 2:14-26Hypocrites in the church

Context: freedom from the Law

The problem: faith and no deeds (14)

The example: the poor (15-16)

Dead faith (17)

Not faith OR deeds. But faith AND deeds (18-19)

Two proofs (20-25)i. Abraham - Genesis 22

ii. Rahab - Joshua 2

Hypocrites in faith no more

Prayer for the week:O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may

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become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

- The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity (BCP)

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You’re invited to the following events.Detailed information is available at www.SydneyHeal.comAny questions or rsvp: sydneyhealservice@gmail.com

Regular events: Tuesday night bible study (1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays) 6pm– led by Canon Christopher Allan. If it looks closed use the side door and join us inside!Friday morning Prayer Group at Golden Grove from 10am (Mr Tony Mullins).

Monthly events:Men’s Breakfast – first Tuesday of the month at 8am at Intermezzo - GPO Building.Overcomers Outreach – first Wednesday of the month after the Healing Service.Holy Communion – second Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Cathedral.

About Golden Grove“Golden Grove” at Newtown is the Healing Ministry’s ministry and conference centre—a colonial mansion converted into an accommodation and meeting facility. Most days a prayer group meets in one of Golden Grove’s historic rooms to pray through the Healing Ministry’s prayer lists. You are most welcome to call in and spend time at Golden Grove.

Getting to Golden Grove Newtown (The Healing Ministry Centre).5 Forbes Street, Newtown NSW 2042. Phone (02) 9557 1642. Email: centre@sydneyheal.com Web: www.goldengrove.org.auBuses: M30, 422,423,426,428 from Castlereagh Street or Railway Square.Enquiries: Contact Margaret at Golden Grove.

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Parking at the CathedralPark in the Kent St (Wilson Parking) car park for $5 – validate your ticket in the Cathedral. If you require disabled parking on the Cathedral forecourt please speak to a leader.

Cathedral InformationService times: Sunday: 8:30am Holy Communion3pm Bible Study & 5pm Evening Church10:30am (Cathedral Choir) Monday & Thursday: 5:15pm EvensongFriday: 12:30pm Lunchtime Communion

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New locationThe Conservatory.

Singing1. To God be the Glory

1. To God be the glory, great things he has done!So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,who yielded his life an atonement for sinand opened the life-gate that all may go in. ChorusPraise the Lord! Praise the Lord!Let the earth hear his voice!Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!Let the people rejoice!O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,and give him the glory! great things he has done! 2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,to every believer the promise of God!and every offender who truly believes,that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

 Chorus 

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3. Great things he has taught us, great things he has done,and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;but purer, and higher, and greater will beour wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Chorus Francis Jane van Alstyne 1820-1915 alt.TUNE: TO GOD BE THE GLORY TIS147William Howard Doane 1832-1916

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2. Only A Holy God

1. Who else commands all the hosts of heaven?Who else could make every king bow down?Who else can whisper and darkness trembles?Only a Holy God.

2. What other beauty demands such praises?What other splendour out shines the sun?What other majesty rules with justice?Only a Holy God.

Chorus Come and behold Him,the One and the Only.Cry out, sing holy,For ever a Holy God.Come and worship the Holy God.

3. What other glory consumes like fire?What other power can raise the dead?What other name remains undefeated?Only a Holy God.

4. Who else could rescue me from my failing?Who else would offer His only Son?Who else invites me to call Him Father?Only a Holy God.Only my Holy God.CCLI Song # 7073332Dustin R. Smith | Jonny Robinson | Michael Farren | Rich Thompson© 2016 Farren Love And War Publishing

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3. No other name

1. There is no other namein heaven can be found,through whom we are redeemed,through whom Your grace abounds.No other name can savebut Jesus Christ our Lord.(Repeat)

Chorus My joy in sorrow's tears,my strength to cast out fears,no other namebut Jesus, Jesus.My hope in darkest night,my broken soul's delight,no other namebut Jesus, Jesus.

2. There is no victorybut Jesus crucified,No other cure for sinbut that our Saviour died.No other hope we havebut that He rose again,He rose again.

3. No other throne endures,no other song remains,but “Worthy is the Lambwho was for sinners slain.”

When every knee shall bowand tongue confess You are Lord,You are Lord.CCLI Song # 5737284Trevor Hodge© 2010 Hodge, Trevor

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4. Be thou my vision

1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,naught be all else to me,save that thou artthou my best thought,by day or by night,waking or sleeping,thy presence my light.

2. Be thou my wisdom,be thou my true word;I ever with theeand thou with me, Lord;thou and thou onlythe first in my heart;

high King of heaven,my treasure thou art.

3. High King of heaven,after victory won,may I reach heaven's joys,O bright heaven's Sun!Heart of my own heart,whatever befall,still be my vision,O ruler of all.CCLI Song # 30639Gaelic c.8th cent. tr.Mary Elizabeth Byrne 1880-1931versified by Eleanor Henrietta Hull 1860-1935 alt.© Words: Public Domain TUNE: SLANE TIS 547 - Trad Irish melodyMusic: Public Domain

Psalms of Lament and Salvation

Psalm 4:1, 4-5, 7-8Answer me when I call to you,

my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress;

have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds,

search your hearts and be silent.12

Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.

Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord,

make me dwell in safety.

Copyright hymns reproduced with permission under Licence No 179325 CCLI.THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All

rights reserved worldwide.

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About Tonight’s ServiceTonight’s Service looks like other church gatherings with Bible teaching, singing and fellowship. But the keynote is the personal prayer available to anyone who asks. Prayer is the Bible’s word for speaking to God. It is through asking God for healing that God responds to us. Prayer is an expression of our trust that God will meet all our needs. He has shown his love for us and that our relationship has been restored by offering his Son Jesus to pay for our sins.

How can I have prayer? If you would like prayer, at the appointed time, our prayer team will respond only to your raised hand. Our prayer team will not advise or counsel you. They will pray for your needs. If you are approached by someone without raising your hand, please let us know.Who prays? Our prayer team can be identified by their GREEN or RED badges. They will only pray; women with women and men with men (in pairs where possible). The prayer team abide by a Code of Conduct that is renewed each year. Leaders at the Healing Ministry wear RED name badges. Feel free to approach them with questions and prayer requests. What is the laying on of hands with prayer? Placing a hand on your shoulder as we pray is a symbol of fellowship (Acts 6:6; 28:5). In other parts of Scripture it is a sign of commissioning (Acts 13:3). If you would prefer us not to do this, please let our prayers know when they come to you.What is prayer with anointing of oil? Instructed in James 5:14, one of our elders will pray and anoint oil on your forehead. The oil is a physical sign symbolising prayer. Importantly, the key activity is prayer in the name of the Lord. The oil and hands are two important symbols God gives us, but they are not essential or mandated (like baptism and communion are). No special powers are transferred – prayer to God is what is

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special and powerful. It is prayer which God hears. It is prayer which God responds to. Bible and Sermon? It’s in the Bible that God has fully revealed himself and his love for us by telling us about Jesus. When we meet, we have the Bible and it's teaching as central so that we can be encouraged with the news of forgiveness that is freely available through Jesus’ work on the cross. Confession of Sins? Healing is often connected to repentance. Our prayer team do not hear confession. That is between you and God (who freely forgives). A prayer of confession you might find helpful is on page 12. There is no more important healing than the forgiveness which Jesus freely offers.

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Important InformationPrayer Tonight1. If you would like personal

prayer, there is a dedicated time during the Service to raise your hand.

2. Prayer and anointing with oil is offered immediately following the Service.

3. At the end of the service, members of our Prayer team are available in the Chapel (in the corner of the Cathedral).

4. If you would like someone to pray for you, complete the comments page,

5. Visit www.SydneyHeal.comclicking on the ‘pray for me’ tab.

Becoming a ChristianIf you would like to speak to someone about becoming a Christian or if you have any questions about Christianity, please contact us after the Service or use the contact information. More information about Christianity may be found at www.TwoWaysToLive.com

While in the Cathedral please watch your personal possessions. Never leave bags unattended.If you feel unsafe at any time, please let the Minister or one of the Leaders wearing a RED badge know immediately.If someone asks you for money (or some other assistance) direct them to the Minister or one of the Leaders wearing a RED badge.

Leave a gift to the Healing MinistryIf you would like to give financially to this Ministry, our Bank details are:Bank Account DetailsAccount Name: The Healing Ministry St Andrew's CathedralAccount Number: 1008 3069BSB:  062 028Bank: Commonwealth Bank, Town Hall Sydney branchThe following wording could be included in a will for the purposes of making a gift for the purposes of the Healing Ministry of St Andrew's Cathedral:To the Leader's Committee of "THE HEALING MINISTRY OF ST ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL" to be applied for such purposes of the Ministry as may be determined from time to time by a majority of the Leader's Committee. The receipt of any two members of the Leader's Committee shall be a sufficient discharge for my executors.

Contact informationRev. Canon Christopher Allan9265 1631 chrisa@sydney.anglican.asn.auThe Very Rev. Kanishka Raffel dean@sydney.anglican.asn.auRev. Tom Halls tomtj@tpg.com.au Neil Warnock roar.ministry@gmail.com Office Administrative Assistant:Stéphanie Tse sydneyhealservice@gmail.com

Healing Ministry Reception: 9265 1660

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Leaders Committee:Rev. Canon Christopher Allan, Geoff Farland, Jacqueline Johnson, John Koppl, Marion Liao, Melinda Garland, Michael Kerridge, Pattie Mutton, Phil Smith, Richard Pegg Rosemary Bradford, Stephanie Tse kai wai, Tony Mullins.

Student Ministers:Bethany Downes BethanyDownes@gmail.com Carol Gilbert Carol.Gilbert@student.moore.edu.auLeanne Fretwell lfretwell18@student.smbc.edu.auMark Davies marksgotmail@gmail.com

Serena Cheung serena_0624@hotmail.comTim Ash timothy.ash454@gmail.com

Welcome/Integration Coordinator:Peter Boyce 0407 214 226 Music Director:Peter Keene keeneinoz@yahoo.comHealing Service St Andrew’s Cathedral (sermons online)

Stay informed of our events www.SydneyHeal.com

Helpful Prayers: The Lord’s Prayer: (Matthew 6:9-13)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Amen.

主禱文(馬太福音6:9-13)

我們在天上的父： 願人都尊你的名為聖。 願你的國降臨； 願你的旨意行在地上， 如同行在天上。 我們日用的飲食，今日賜給我們。 免我們的債， 如同我們免了人的債。 不叫我們遇見試探； 救我們脫離凶惡 。 因為國度、權柄、榮耀，全是你

的， 直到永遠。 阿們 ！

Prayer of Confession: (cf. Luke 15:21)Father, we have sinned against heaven and against you. We are not worthy to be called your children. We turn to

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you again. Have mercy on us, bring us back to yourself as those who were once dead but now have life through Jesus. Amen

The Believer’s Prayer: Dear God. I know that I am not worthy to be accepted by you. Thank you for sending Jesus to die for me; paying my debt and bearing my punishment that I may be forgiven. Please forgive me and change me that I may live with Jesus as my ruler. Amen (If you have said this for the first time, please let one of the leaders (red badge) know)

For Healing:Almighty God. I thank you that you are strong, and that nothing is impossible for you. You can do more than I can imagine. Please help me now. Help me to have peace. Give me contentment. Please heal my heart, body and mind. Help me to trust you. Please remind me of your love and grace shown in Jesus’ death for me. Amen.

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